FARGO — Fargo Shanley will soon represent the Deacons on the ice after its decision to dissolve its co-op with Fargo South for boys hockey.

The school announced the decision on Friday evening. The move is expected to be confirmed by the North Dakota High School Activities Association on April 8.

Shanley will install a new co-op with Fargo Oak Grove, Moorhead Park Christian and Capstone Classical Academy for the 2025-26 hockey season.

"Instrumental in the development of the newly formed co-op beginning in the 2025-26 season has been the growth and development of the Fargo Angels Youth Hockey program, and the many families and stake holders of St. John Paul II Catholic Schools," Shanley activities director Mark Hollcraft wrote in a press release.

The school co-oped with South for 15 seasons and won the North Dakota boys hockey state championship in 2023. South/Shanley finished 7-12 overall this past season.

Shanley will continue to co-op with Fargo Davies for girls hockey.